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Ladies of the Golden Age
The Lady of Fortune
Historical fiction with a dash of romance and intrigue for those who love the Tudors.
Lady Dorothy Stafford has royal blood flowing in her veins. But any hopes of a glorious future died on Tower Hill with the death of her grandfather, the infamous Duke of Buckingham. If her aunt hadn’t stepped in, she would’ve been doomed to a life in obscure poverty.
Years later, when Queen Elizabeth I is crowned, Dorothy is invited to join her household. She finds herself thrust at the forefront of a court full of intrigue, and vices. If she wishes to thrive it will take all her cunning.
The tide of fortune might ebb and flow, but she will master it.
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This book can be read as a standalone.
Written in UK English.
Lady Dorothy Stafford has royal blood flowing in her veins. But any hopes of a glorious future died on Tower Hill with the death of her grandfather, the infamous Duke of Buckingham. If her aunt hadn’t stepped in, she would’ve been doomed to a life in obscure poverty.
Years later, when Queen Elizabeth I is crowned, Dorothy is invited to join her household. She finds herself thrust at the forefront of a court full of intrigue, and vices. If she wishes to thrive it will take all her cunning.
The tide of fortune might ebb and flow, but she will master it.
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This book can be read as a standalone.
Written in UK English.
205 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 12, 2023
About the author
Anne R. Bailey
22 books91 followersAnne is a novelist, entrepreneur and when she can find the time: wife.
Her love of historical fiction, writing, and romance encouraged her to dive head first into the world of publishing. With a cup of warm coffee by her side and her dog at her feet, she can be found at her desk writing late into the night.
Her love of historical fiction, writing, and romance encouraged her to dive head first into the world of publishing. With a cup of warm coffee by her side and her dog at her feet, she can be found at her desk writing late into the night.
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February 14, 2023
I love historical fiction and even more when I don't know about the person the story is about. Lady Dorothy Stafford was one of Queen Elizabeth I ladies and her life was ordinary but then again not. She was determined to make the best she could with what life had dealt her, making her an early widow with children and no money. She was tenacious about not getting married again and having to rely upon a man. Dorothy Stafford became a loyal and high ranking confidante in Elizabeth's court.
January 15, 2023
It's hard to imagine a more exciting place for a woman to be than in the court of Queen Elizabeth I. We are allowed to watch through the eyes of Lady Dorothy Stafford, a widow when she becomes a lady-in-waiting in order to support her family. This book is set in the years 1558-1575 which were tumultuous and exciting for Elizabeth. She was relentlessly pressured to marry and provide an heir by the male advisors who surrounded her.
I was unaware of the existence of Lady Dorothy Stafford, who eventually became Mistress of the Robes, making her a powerful woman at court. It's interesting that she was a young widow with children but chose not to remarry, a rarity in those times but perfect to use for this story. For both Dorothy & Elizabeth, it's clear that they saw marriage as a loss, not a gain and both were masterful in avoiding it. Anne Bailey is brilliant at bringing to life the stories of women who lived long ago but deserve to be remembered. Whenever she publishes a new book, I know I am in for a delicious read. I highly recommend this Tudor treat!
I was unaware of the existence of Lady Dorothy Stafford, who eventually became Mistress of the Robes, making her a powerful woman at court. It's interesting that she was a young widow with children but chose not to remarry, a rarity in those times but perfect to use for this story. For both Dorothy & Elizabeth, it's clear that they saw marriage as a loss, not a gain and both were masterful in avoiding it. Anne Bailey is brilliant at bringing to life the stories of women who lived long ago but deserve to be remembered. Whenever she publishes a new book, I know I am in for a delicious read. I highly recommend this Tudor treat!
September 22, 2023
I gave this book four stars cause it was historically Inaccurate.Towards the end of the book The author said twice That Mary queen of Scots had 2 sons. Mary queen of Scots had one son. King James VI and I of England and Scotland.
February 14, 2023
A rollocking yarn of the elizabethan era
August 21, 2023
A lovely series of books if you love the Tudors
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